Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 11-3/4-Inch Skillets
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Manufacturer: Le CreusetBrand: Le Creuset
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 11-3/4-Inch Skillets
Customer Review: This is my stovetop fry pan for searing meats
Summary: 5 Stars
I have this skillet and the Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron10-1/4-Inch Square Skillet Grill, Red. I like this pan better since it has a bit more usable surface area and the flat cooking surface is easier to clean.. I don't always need grill marks on my chicken breasts or pork chops to look tasty). I notice less grease splatter when using this Le Creuset cast iron grill skillet when compared to using my All-Clad Copper Core 12-Inch Fry Pan (yes, I have two splatter screens but I don't use them). The skillet does not use a POFA or PTFE coated cooking surface but a type of enameled coating so it is not a non-stick surface. I've own PTFE coated cooking pans but stopped using them since I feel I've been babying them when cooking and cleaning and I still have to use oil when cooking, especially when searing meats (oh, and the non-stick coatings will breakdown over time, it's just when). Because the cast iron retains heat well, the skillet doesn't cool down as fast when I add pieces of meat for grilling (when compared with a regular fry pan).
Sure, you could also use this pan like a regular fry pan. But since cast iron takes time to heat up to temperature (especially if you use electric), my regular fry pan is a All-Clad Copper Core 12-Inch Fry Pan. Much easier to control the temperature when you need it.
If I need to grill or sear more than what this pan can handle I use my Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron Giant Reversible Grill/Griddle.
If you need a lid for this pan, I found that my All-Clad Stainless 12-Inch Fry Pan Lid fits well.
I clean this pan by adding water and dish washing detergent after the skillet cools down but is not cold, scrub with a nylon dish scrub brush, wipe dry, and heat dry. No need to baby it like a non-stick or seasoned cast iron.
PROS:
Smooth cooking surface (without raised grill ridges) makes searing and cooking meats faster. No raised grill ridges also make it easier to clean.
Easy to clean without babying like with POFA or PTFE coated cooking surfaces or seasoned cast iron.
CONS:
It is heavy (cast iron).
The cast iron of the pan takes longer to reach cooking temperature when compared with a good clad aluminum or copper pan.
It's expensive (made in France and not made in China).
Description of Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 11-3/4-Inch Skillets
When your table is full of family and guests, this large skillet tackles super-size cooking portions with ease. The convenient shallow and sloping sides allow for speedy evaporation. The two pouring spouts and a helper handle make lifting and transferring foods a breeze. Glossy porcelain enamel cast iron with a nonreactive finish doesn't require seasoning and is easy to clean. The mainstay of French chefs for nearly a century, Le Creuset cookware features bold and bright colors in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit any culinary need. Each enameled cast iron cookware piece is skillfully finished by hand. Dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing is recommended. Made in France. 2 1/2 Quart capacity. 7 lbs. 11 3/4" Dia. x 2"H.Product Features
? Molded of cast iron with an expertly enameled glossy porcelain coating
? Versatile for stovetop, oven and broiler
? Highest quality porcelain enamel coating is impermeable to odors and stains
? Foods will not react with the enameled finish
? Easy-clean enamel surfaces are scratch-resistant
? Superior conduction of heat promotes faster cooking times
? Even distribution and retention of heat ensures cookware stays hot longer
? Two pouring spouts and helper handle makes lifting and food transfer easy
? Suited for stovetops including electric, gas, ceramic, induction and halogen
? Safe for oven or broiler up to 400 F
? Bright color choices coordinate with virtually any home décor
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